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Town of Erin – Town Clerk and Justice Operations (2016M-315)
… and has a population of approximately 2,000. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-erin-town-clerk-and-justice-operations-2016m-315Village of Holley – Financial Condition of the Water and Sewer Funds (2014M-334)
… the financial condition of the Village’s water and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2009 through September 12, … approximately $1.78 million. Key Findings The water and sewer funds relied on interfund advances from the general … budgets or establish sufficient rates for water and sewer fund operations. The Board did not audit, or provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/03/village-holley-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2014m-334Town of Humphrey – Financial Management (2013M-116)
… Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2008, through April 8, 2013. Background The Town of Humphrey is located in Cattaraugus County and has a population of approximately … to the underestimation of sales tax, fund balance was not needed to finance operations. Due to the operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-humphrey-financial-management-2013m-116Town of North East – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-31)
… 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. Background The Town of North East is located in Dutchess County and has a population … Town of North East Internal Controls Over Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-north-east-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-31Town of Orange – Budget Review (B20-2-14)
… and expenditure projections in the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … and expenditure projections in the Towns adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/08/town-orange-budget-review-b20-2-14Bolivar-Richburg Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-17)
… comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt a … reserve policy, including plans for the use of reserves in accordance with applicable statutes. District officials … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-17Gates-Chili Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-53)
… on surplus fund balance by making more than $12 million in unbudgeted year-end transfers to capital projects and reserves, overstating encumbrances by $827,000 and not using $5.3 million in appropriated fund balance as a … with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations but indicated they have begun to implement corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/gates-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-53East Irondequoit Central School District - Payroll and Leave Accruals (2019M-92)
… employees received proper wages and overtime payments in accordance with contract terms and if leave was properly … $9,100 occurred with manual leave accrual entries. In addition, five employees had 21 time sheets lacking proper … record taking a lunch break on 297 of 315 days, resulting in overtime or extra pay. Errors occurred in the leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mCanastota Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-174)
… appropriations by a total of $7.1 million from 2015-16 through 2017-18, which resulted in most of the appropriated fund balance not being needed to fund operations. The tax certiorari …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/08/canastota-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2019mBrewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… 31, 2017. Cash accounts were incorrectly recorded, the operating bank account balance was understated by more than $377,000 and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Voorheesville , Willsboro Fire District and the Town of Wilson . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … filed in October 2013, more than two years late. Town of Wilson – Purchasing (Niagara County) The board did not ensure … of Voorheesville Willsboro Fire District and the Town of Wilson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTravel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… must be submitted for audit. The claim should be submitted in a timely manner and include sufficient information for the … traveler is exceeding the general maximum rates set forth in the travel policy, authorization to do so). An original, … advance. 8 Claims or vouchers may be used interchangeably in this section. Both refer to a claim for reimbursement by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirementsMandatory Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… insufficient) contributions were made. If the member is in a contributory plan, they must purchase this service credit to avoid a reduction in their retirement benefit. Mandatory contribution … will provide a link to the Loan/SCP Deduction page in Retirement Online , which will list the member’s pre-tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-service-credit-purchase-paymentsFund Financial Data – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… and expenditures that are not required to be accounted for in another separate fund. In New York State, significant sources of funds that normally would be reported in the General Fund have been pledged or dedicated to other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/fund-financial-dataFund Financial Data – 2021 Financial Condition Report
Fund financial statements provide a shortterm view of finances
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/fund-financial-dataTown of Pleasant Valley – Financial Management (2024M-158)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Pleasant Valley (Town) Town Board (Board) developed realistic budgets … Determine whether the Town of Pleasant Valley Town Town Board Board developed realistic budgets and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-pleasant-valley-financial-management-2024m-158Cooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… closer to the statutory limit. Improperly held $500,000 in a debt reserve that should have been returned to the … general fund and maintained an unreasonably high balance in three of the District’s seven reserves. Reported the 2022-23 surplus fund balance was in line with the statutory limit; however, we determined it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65Gowanda Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-104)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage the District’s … Central School District District Board of Education Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/13/gowanda-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-104Town of Stanford – Financial Condition (2013M-225)
Town of Stanford Financial Condition 2013M225
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-stanford-financial-condition-2013m-225Village of Sinclairville – Water Operations (2014M-362)
… the unaccounted-for water was due to other municipal use (e.g., flushing water lines). The Board has not established … billing and collecting water rents, determining estimated bills or approving and applying adjustments to customers’ … not establish policies for the enforcement of unpaid water bills or ensure that all overdue water bills were relevied on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/24/village-sinclairville-water-operations-2014m-362